Coweta County, Georgia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Georgia. Population: 42,901.
The median annual property tax in Coweta County is $2,482, which is 62% higher than the Georgia state average and 29% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $321,900. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,482
+62% vs State
+29% vs US
Median Home Value
$321,900
+78% vs State
+52% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
-14% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,668
$222/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,985
$165/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,482 +6.6% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $2,328 +9.0% | 0.80% |
| 2021 | $2,135 +6.8% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $2,000 +8.3% | 0.89% |
| 2019 | $1,847 | 0.87% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$94,142
per year
Monthly Tax
$207
per month
Other Counties in Georgia
Bartow County
Tax: $1,901/yr Rate: 0.73%
Paulding County
Tax: $2,444/yr Rate: 0.85%
Warren County
Tax: $804/yr Rate: 1.03%
Laurens County
Tax: $1,057/yr Rate: 0.77%
Liberty County
Tax: $1,897/yr Rate: 1.05%
Muscogee County
Tax: $1,526/yr Rate: 0.84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Coweta County, Georgia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Coweta County is $2,482 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $321,900.
How does Coweta County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Coweta County are 29% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Coweta County? ▼
In Coweta County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,668 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,985. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Coweta County? ▼
Property taxes in Coweta County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $94,142. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.